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Cheap flights from Des Moines to British Columbia from C$ 285

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — YVR
28 Nov — 5 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to British Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to British Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated 29 October 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 495

One-way from

C$ 285

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,153
11/12-18/12
  • 11/12-18/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 66h 44m total
  • Des Moines to British Columbia
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5/2
  • 5/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 50m total
  • Des Moines to British Columbia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (C$ 269 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to British Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to British Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 October 2025.

Thu 11/127:00 a.m.DSM - YVR
2 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/123:40 p.m.YVR - DSM
1 stop25h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 495
Wed 26/117:54 p.m.DSM - YVR
1 stop22h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1211:00 p.m.YVR - DSM
2 stops42h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 530
Sat 6/128:50 a.m.DSM - YYC
2 stops13h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 13/1212:45 p.m.YYC - DSM
2 stops18h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 570
Thu 11/122:56 p.m.DSM - YYC
2 stops29h 13mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/127:35 p.m.YYC - DSM
1 stop22h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 604
Thu 6/1110:50 a.m.DSM - YYC
2 stops25h 54mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1112:30 a.m.YYC - DSM
3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 675
Fri 12/127:28 p.m.DSM - YYC
3 stops21h 17mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/126:30 a.m.YYC - DSM
2 stops11h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 749
Sat 13/128:00 a.m.DSM - YYJ
2 stops14h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 20/1211:30 p.m.YYJ - DSM
2 stops37h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/10C$ 996
Sat 13/123:17 p.m.DSM - YYJ
3 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/121:25 p.m.YYJ - DSM
3 stops17h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10C$ 1,072

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Thu 11/12

7:00 a.m.-10:20 p.m.

2 stops41h 20m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 18/12

3:40 p.m.-7:04 p.m.

1 stop25h 24m

C$ 495

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Thu 11/12

2:56 p.m.-7:09 p.m.

2 stops29h 13m

Calgary

Thu 18/12

7:35 p.m.-7:04 p.m.

1 stop22h 29m

C$ 605

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Fri 12/12

7:28 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

1 stop30h 47m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 19/12

5:30 p.m.-7:44 p.m.

2 stops24h 14m

C$ 654

Des MoinesCalgary

DSM - YYC

DSMYYC

Des Moines

Fri 12/12

7:28 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

2 stops27h 52m

Calgary

Fri 19/12

6:30 a.m.-7:04 p.m.

2 stops11h 34m

C$ 769

Des MoinesVictoria

DSM - YYJ

DSMYYJ

Des Moines

Mon 6/4

8:00 a.m.-10:11 p.m.

2 stops16h 11m

Victoria Intl

Tue 7/4

5:40 a.m.-8:32 p.m.

2 stops12h 52m

C$ 988

Des MoinesVictoria

DSM - YYJ

DSMYYJ

Des Moines

Sat 13/12

8:00 a.m.-8:26 p.m.

2 stops14h 26m

Victoria Intl

Sat 20/12

11:30 p.m.-2:33 p.m.

2 stops37h 03m

C$ 996

Des MoinesVictoria

DSM - YYJ

DSMYYJ

Des Moines

Sat 13/12

3:17 p.m.-10:37 a.m.

3 stops21h 20m

Victoria Intl

Sat 20/12

1:25 p.m.-8:56 a.m.

3 stops17h 31m

C$ 1,072

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Thu 5/2

8:30 a.m.-10:20 p.m.

1 stop15h 50m

C$ 285

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Tue 3/2

6:54 a.m.-8:54 p.m.

2 stops16h 00m

C$ 306

Des MoinesVancouver

DSM - YVR

DSMYVR

Des Moines

Wed 4/2

10:30 a.m.-6:44 p.m.

2 stops10h 14m

C$ 323

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to British Columbia?

    If you book a flight to British Columbia from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 5.7 km from the centre of Des Moines.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to British Columbia?

    For as low as C$ 988, United Airlines can have you in British Columbia from Des Moines in 16h 11m. The distance between Des Moines and British Columbia is about 2446 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to British Columbia one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 306. United Airlines flights start at C$ 347 while deals on Air Canada start at C$ 429 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to British Columbia?

    When deciding which route to take from Des Moines to British Columbia consider Des Moines - Vancouver Intl, Des Moines - Calgary or Des Moines - Victoria Intl as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to British Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to British Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to British Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to British Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to British Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to British Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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